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The Cult of Kean explores the extraordinary literary appropriation of Edmund Kean, the celebrated Shakespearean actor whose life and career captivated audiences across Britain, America and France. Published by Routledge, this scholarly work traces how canonical authors including Byron, Coleridge, Keats, Dumas, Twain and Sartre reimagined Kean's legacy across centuries. Unlike previous biographies, this volume moves beyond biographical narrative to examine the complex cultural phenomenon surrounding Kean's public performances and controversial personal life. Each chapter by Jeffrey Kahan unpacks how different literary figures engaged with Kean's theatrical legacy, revealing the ways his influence permeated nineteenth and twentieth-century literature. Essential reading for theatre historians, literary scholars and anyone interested in the intersection of performance, biography and canonical literature.

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The Cult of Kean by Jeffrey Kahan published by Routledge provides comprehensive analysis of how major authors appropriated Edmund Kean's legacy.

Examines literary engagement with Kean by Byron, Coleridge, Keats, Dumas, Twain and Sartre across multiple centuries.

Moves beyond traditional biography to explore the cultural phenomenon of Kean's public performances and personal notoriety.

Ideal for theatre scholars, literary historians and readers studying the evolution of Shakespearean performance interpretation.

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29 November 2017
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